Tony Clark is resigning from his position as the Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). The decision to step down comes after the revelation of a personal impropriety, as first reported by ESPN and confirmed by Ken Rosenthal, Evan Drellich, and Andy McCullough of The Athletic.
Clark has served as the head of the players' union since 2013, taking over the role following the death of Michael Weiner. He was the first former Major League player to lead the MLBPA. Throughout his tenure, Clark was a central figure in labor negotiations, most notably during the 99-day lockout that occurred prior to the 2022 MLB season.
Details regarding the nature of the impropriety have not been officially disclosed at this time. The MLBPA has not yet named an interim successor or provided a timeline for the transition of leadership. This sudden vacancy at the top of the union comes as the sport continues to navigate various economic and structural changes.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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